PGA TOUR Korn Ferry Tour 2025 Graduates New PGA TOUR Members Johnny Keefer Chandler Blanchet Neal Shipley Golf Victories Season Recap Top Performers Korn Ferry Tour Championship Winners Stories
Discover the 20 players who earned PGA TOUR cards from the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season. Highlights include Johnny Keefer clinching No. 1 with multiple victories, Chandler Blanchet’s championship win, and comeback stories from Neal Shipley and others. Learn about their college backgrounds, national origins, and key stats from the season-ending tournament at French Lick. From rookies to returning stars, get the full breakdown of the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2025.
Key players featured: Johnny Keefer, Chandler Blanchet, Austin Smotherman, Neal Shipley, Emilio Gonzalez, Hank Lebioda, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, S.H. Kim, Christo Lamprecht, Davis Chatfield, Zach Bauchou, Pierceson Coody, S.T. Lee, Jeffrey Kang, Kensei Hirata, Trace Crowe, John VanDerLaan, Zecheng Dou, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Pontus Nyholm.
Stats and highlights: 12 PGA TOUR rookies, players from 9 countries, PGA TOUR University alums, and record-breaking performances. Perfect for golf fans tracking the next generation of PGA TOUR talent.
Get ready to meet the 20 newest PGA Tour members, the 2025 Corn Ferry Tour graduates. But here’s the real kicker. This year’s class is not just about the numbers. It’s a story of resilience, global talent, and record-breaking performances. From Chandler Blanchett’s fiery start to Johnny Kefir’s dominance, these players have redefined what it means to earn a PGA Tour card. And this is the part most people miss. The journey of each graduate is as unique as their swing. Take Neil Shipley for instance who overcame a four- stroke deficit to clinch his card or Emlio Gonzalez who battled back from appendicitis to secure his spot. Controversially, some argue that the corn ferry tour is becoming a more formidable proving ground than ever with players like Adrien Dumont de Chassart setting records that challenge even PGA Tour standards. Is this the new normal? As we dive into the profiles of these graduates, from the rookies to the repeat qualifiers, one thing is clear. The 2026 PGA Tour season is set to be a gamecher. But the question remains, who will rise to the top? Share your thoughts in the comments. Who do you think will make the biggest splash on the PGA Tour next season?
